Remove/install front axle differential propeller shaft

AR41.10-P-0070MSA

Remove/install front axle differential propeller shaft

18.03.2020

Model

213.061/261, 238.361/461, 257, 290 with engine 256

with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

Example illustration

1

Propeller shaft

2

Heat shield

3

Bolts

7

Coolant line

1

Propeller shaft

6

Sealing bellows

8

Splined profile

9

Transfer case

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A



Remove

1

Drain coolant from low-temperature circuit.

Model 213.061/261, 238.361/461, 257, 290 with engine 256.9
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR09.41-P-6834MSA

2

Detach coolant line (7) from integrated starter alternator (A79).

AR20.20-P-7441-01RQ

3

Remove heat shield (2).

4

Remove bolts (3).


Counterhold propeller shaft (1) with service brake.
Otherwise the needle roller bearings and seals of the propeller shaft (1) will be damaged.

 Aid of helper required.

5

Remove transfer case (9).

Model 213.061/261, 238.361/461 with engine 256 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR28.10-P-0100OLC

Model 257, 290 with engine 256 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR28.10-P-0100MSA

6

Mark position of propeller shaft (1) relative to flange of front axle differential.

 To be able to reproduce the plant installation position.

7

Take propeller shaft (1) off front axle differential and remove downwards.

8

Check seal bellows (6) for damage.

Model 213.061/261, 238.361/461, 257, 290 with engine 256
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

If damage is found,



Install new seal bellows (6).

Model 213.061/261, 238.361/461, 290 with engine 256
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR41.10-P-0070-01A



Long-life grease (NLGI grade 2)

BB00.40-P-0266-02A



Install

9

Grease splined profile (8).

Klueber Microlube GNY 202

*BR00.45-Z-1071-06A

10

Position propeller shaft (1) using the marking on the front axle differential and tighten bolts (3) lightly by hand.

 Replace screws/bolts (3).

11

Install transfer case (9).

Model 257, 290 with engine 256 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR28.10-P-0100MSA

Model 213.061/261, 238.361/461 with engine 256
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR28.10-P-0100OLC

12

Tighten bolts (3).


Counterhold propeller shaft (1) with service brake.
Otherwise the needle roller bearings and seals of the propeller shaft (1) will be damaged.

 Aid of helper required.

 Screw/bolt, propeller shaft to front axle gear

*BA33.30-P-1012-03G

13

Install heat shield (2).

 Collar bolt, heat shield to holder of heat shield/retaining plate/front axle differential

*BA33.30-P-1009-03G

14

Mount coolant line (7) onto integrated starter alternator (A79).

 M61

*BA00.10-P-1002-04A

15

Add low-temperature circuit coolant.

Model 213.061/261, 238.361/461, 257, 290 with engine 256.9
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR09.41-P-6834MSA

16

Check transfer case (7) for leak tightness.

17

Install center and rear lower engine compartment lining.

Model 213.061/261, 238.361/461 with engine 256
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR61.20-P-1105LWE

Model 290 with engine 256
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR61.20-P-1105FRX

Model 257 with engine 256
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR61.20-P-1105FR

18

Disconnect vehicle from vehicle lift.

Model 213.061/261, 238.361/461 with engine 256
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR00.60-P-0100CW

Model 257, 290 with engine 256
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR00.60-P-0100-01A

 Vehicle hoist securing tool

*171589013100

 Metric screws/bolts and nuts as per MBN 10 105, 10 143

Number

Designation

8.8

10.9

BA00.10-P-1002-04A

M61

Nm

9

13

 Front axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 213

Model 238

BA33.30-P-1009-03G

Collar bolt, heat shield to holder of heat shield/retaining plate/front axle differential

Nm

8

8

 Front axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 257

Model 290

BA33.30-P-1009-03G

Collar bolt, heat shield to holder of heat shield/retaining plate/front axle differential

Nm

8

8

 Front axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 213

Model 238

BA33.30-P-1012-03G

Screw/bolt, propeller shaft to front axle gear

Stage 1

Nm

45

45

Stage 2

°

95

95

 Front axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 257

Model 290

BA33.30-P-1012-03G

Screw/bolt, propeller shaft to front axle gear

Stage 1

Nm

45

45

Stage 2

°

95

95

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1071-06A

Klueber Microlube GNY 202

A 001 989 44 51 10